Kendal Coes ’93: Giving Back in the Courts

Despite the many accolades Kendal Coes ’93 has received as a public servant, he remains particularly proud of one accomplishment: throughout his entire professional career – which includes more than a decade as a magistrate and Hamilton County, Ohio, Municipal Court judge -- he has never missed a day of work.
"You have to be mentally tough and always do your best," Coes said. "I think you want to always bring that attitude to a job." ››Read more

Rebecca Albers '92

Hear about Rebecca's work as chief of the education section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office in this month's video feature.››Watch video

Dean's Desk: Asst. Dean Jessica Richman Dworkin

Program Expands College's International Reach

Now in its third year, Moritz’s LL.M. program is continuing to grow. This year we welcomed 12 foreign-trained lawyers to our program – our largest class to date! Our LL.M. students represent eight countries ... ››Read more

Scores of Volunteers Needed for February Competition

On Feb. 11-14, Moritz will host the Midwest Regional of the National Trial Competition, a premier trial advocacy tournament in the United States. Twenty-eight teams from 14 different law schools are expected to attend, and the College could use your help. ››Read more

Moriarty '77 Wins Inaugural Alumni Face Off

Erin Moriarty '77 was the winner of the inaugural Alumni Face Off. This fall, six Moritz alumni – from graduating years in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s – squared off against each other and Moritz Dean Alan Michaels. ››See Final Standings

View Pictures From Justice Scalia's Nov. 17 Visit

Justice Antonin Scalia visited Moritz to deliver the keynote address of the Ohio State Law Journal symposium, "Originalism and the Jury." ››View Pictures

Five Questions with Professor Stephanie Hoffer

Hear why Prof. Hoffer is intrigued by tax law, how she got into teaching, and who makes her favorite meal. ››Watch video

Week in Pictures

View photos taken recently from around the Moritz College of Law ››View Photos

5-Minute Classroom: Case Law Research on Google

Google announced this month that users will be able “to find and read full text legal opinions from U.S. federal and state district, appellate and supreme courts ››Read more

Fall Edition of OSJCL Released

The staff of the Ohio State Journal on Criminal Law released its Fall 2009 issue. The issue is entitled “What Criminal Law and Procedure Can Learn From Criminology.” ››Read issue

Faculty Scholarship Update

Read Dean Michaels' Faculty Scholarship Digest, which summarizes new works of professors at Moritz. ››Read more

Moritz 'On the Record'

Ever pick up the Sunday paper and read a quote by one of your former professors? Check out where Moritz professors were mentioned in the last month. For the most recent appearances, visit the Faculty in the News page.

Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution Symposium

John P. Beavers ’72, a partner in the Columbus office of Bricker & Eckler LLP, was named “Columbus Corporate Lawyer of the Year” in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers. Beavers has been a practicing lawyer since 1972, including over 11 years as managing partner with Bricker & Eckler. Understanding the critical role governance plays in all organizations, he established and directs Bricker & Eckler’s Counsel for Boards & Executives team that represents governing boards, their committees, and their executives.

Terrence M. Fay ’78 has joined the law firm Thompson Hine LLP as a partner in the firm’s Columbus office. Fay, a member of the firm’s Environmental group, focuses his practice on civil and criminal environmental litigation, public contract litigation, and environmental counseling in real estate and corporate transactions.